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HIV and infant feeding: A framework for priority action

WHO, UNAIDS, FAO, ACNUR, UNICEF, WFP, World Bank, UNFPA, IAEA

Published in : 2004

Available in : Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

The purpose of this HIV and Infant Feeding Framework for Priority Action is to recommend to governments key actions, related to infant and young child feeding, that cover the special circumstances associated with HIV/AIDS. The aim of these actions is to create and sustain an environment that encourages appropriate feeding practices for all infants, while scaling-up interventions to reduce HIV transmission.


Documents :
Spanish (PDF, 743.20Kb)
English (PDF, 748.24Kb)
French (PDF, 657.77Kb)
Portuguese (PDF, 774.74Kb)
Chinese (PDF, 491.55Kb)

Originally posted at : OPS & OMS - Alimentación del niño pequeño y VIH

This resource is listed under:

Themes : Breastfeeding, general, Interventions, general, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS, general, Vulnerable groups, general, Breastfeeding counseling, Breastfeeding counseling, HIV / AIDS affected communities, HIV / AIDS affected communities, Nutritional management in HIV / AIDS, Nutritional management in HIV / AIDS, PMTCT, PMTCT, PMTCT

Life-cycle focus : Lactation, Infancy

Resource types : Guidelines